The Nevada Division of Investigation is inviting media coverage of a unique course in
street Spanish being taught to police officers this week in Carson City.

"Introductory Survival Spanish for Law Enforcement" is a week-long course
designed for the officer who is not fluent in the language. It is designed to help the
officer on the street identify dangerous situations and gather the basic facts needed for
an investigative report. It also covers the Hispanic culture and court decisions relating
to law enforcement handling of spanish-speaking citizens.

Specific topics include street and gang vocabulary, interrogations in Spanish, vehicle
stops and danger warning signs. Perhaps most important, officers learn the command and
arrest expressions needed to keep the potential use of force to a minimum.